Chinese Chef's Kitchen, Inc.

February 14, 2017 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical
    Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN WALL AND PIPE UNDER HAND SINK,CRAWLING ON EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI ON FLOOR AND WALL UNDER WOK COOKING STATION,IN BETWEEN METAL BACKING ON FOOD STORAGE CABINET AND PREP COOLER,IN BETWEEN GROOVES OF FOOD STORAGE CABINET,CRACK AND CREVICE OF UPPER SHELVING UNIT AT PREP COOLER,IN BETWEEN PARTICLE BOARD ATTACHED TO RACK AND PLANT STAND,ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG RIGHT SIDE TOP AND LOWER FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/14/17.RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
    code 13Priority
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    code 30
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR .MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF UNUSED STEAM TABLE.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WOK STATION,1-EYE STOVES,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,PIPES ALONG WALLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,STORAGE DRAWERS,GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS,WINDOW SILLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,GREASE TRAP AND SINK BASIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND WOK STATION,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER,UNDER , AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,WALLS IN PREP AREA NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS ,DOOR AND LIGHT SWITCH IN TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT SERVICE COUNTER,IN BETWEEN COOLERS,REAR HALLWAY AND BASEMENT.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 2, 2016: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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